probably Old Copper culture (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
George H. Budke (George Henry Budke), Non-Indian, 1868-1948 Search this
Mae M. Budke (Mrs. George H. Budke), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1866 Search this
Margaret Budke (Marke M. Budke), Non-Indian Search this
Donor:
Mae M. Budke (Mrs. George H. Budke), Non-Indian, b. ca. 1866 Search this
Margaret Budke (Marke M. Budke), Non-Indian Search this
Honoree:
George H. Budke (George Henry Budke), Non-Indian, 1868-1948 Search this
Object Name:
Spear point (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Copper
Techniques:
Hammered
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Wisconsin; USA
Date created:
4000–1000 BC (Middle to Late Archaic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Rockland County, New York, historian George Henry Budke (1868-1948); donated to MAI by his widow, Mae (Martha) Budke, and daughter Margaret (Marke) Budke in 1950 in memory of George Budke.
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